Hugh M Cummings High vs Southwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 229 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hugh M Cummings High
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
807 students
Southwest High
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
803 students
| Measure | Hugh M Cummings High Burlington, North Carolina | Southwest High Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 528 | #350 of 528 |
| National rank | #15624 of 16,910 | #12773 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 807 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Burlington | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 17.9).
- •Hugh M Cummings High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Southwest High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Southwest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 98.8%).
- •Southwest High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.7).
- •Hugh M Cummings High is the larger school with 807 students compared with 803.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hugh M Cummings High better than Southwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest High ranks higher (32.5 vs 17.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hugh M Cummings High and Southwest High?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hugh M Cummings High: 807. Southwest High: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hugh M Cummings High and Southwest High rank in North Carolina?
Hugh M Cummings High is 478th of 528 and Southwest High is 350th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).